Doris Steinbach v. HHS - Influenza, right shoulder injuries, including neuropathy of the median and radial nerves (2016)

Doris Steinbach filed a petition alleging that the influenza vaccine she received on September 17, 2014, caused her to develop right shoulder injuries, including neuropathy of the median and radial nerves. The initial proof of vaccination indicated the vaccine was administered in her left arm, contrary to Ms.

Steinbach's assertion that it was given in her right arm. Ms.

Steinbach provided her own recollection, stating she specifically requested the vaccine in her right arm due to a prior injury to her left arm. She also presented medical records from October 31, 2014, and subsequent visits, which noted the injection was in her right arm and that she experienced ongoing pain.

The Special Master reviewed the evidence and found that Ms. Steinbach's testimony and subsequent medical records preponderated in favor of her claim that the vaccine was administered in her right arm, thus rebutting the initial vaccination record.

This ruling determined the situs of vaccination but made no determination regarding causation of injuries. The case was set for future proceedings on the issue of causation and damages.